Klimovich

Klimovich is a surname of Eastern European origin. It is most commonly found in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. The surname is derived from the given name Klim, a short form of Clement. The suffix "-ovich" is a patronymic suffix, indicating "son of." Therefore, Klimovich literally means "son of Klim" or "descendant of Klim."

The surname, like many others ending in "-ovich," signifies family lineage and historically served as a marker of social identity. Variations in spelling may exist depending on the transliteration from Cyrillic alphabets to the Latin alphabet. The surname may also be found in other countries due to migration and diaspora communities from Eastern Europe. Information about specific individuals with the surname Klimovich can be found through genealogical research and public records.